Eugène Chavant
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Eugène Chavant was the founder of the French Resistance organisation France Combat in 1942 and a prominent member of the French Resistance. His nom de guerre was Clement, hence the "dit Clement" on the memorial to him in Grenoble. He was a member of the CDLN (Departmental Committee for National Liberation) for the département of Isère during the war. He was also a decorated war hero of the First World War.
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Eugène Chavant | |
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Born | (1894-02-12)12 February 1894 Grenoble, France |
Died | 28 January 1969(1969-01-28) (aged 74) Grenoble, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army |
Commands held | Departmental Committee for National Liberation |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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